Steven Adams

The Mavericks will upgrade themselves on Monday when Deron Williams clears waivers, signs a two-year deal and becomes the starting point guard. It will put a nice ribbon on an offseason rebuild that has been equal parts gut-busting, rally-infused, riveting to watch unfold and, ultimately, only a start to what still must be done with this franchise moving forward. But here's what they've done so far. The Mavericks salvaged at least free agency by reeling in shooting guard Wes Matthews. They traded virtually nothing to fill a gaping void at center with Zaza Pachulia, who also is on the final year of his contract so he won't clog up salary-cap space next summer. Williams will...

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